Hythe Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hythe's crime profile in September 2025 demonstrates a stark contrast to national trends, with an overall rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents — 64.9% below the UK average of 7.4. The most prevalent category, violence and sexual offences, accounted for 31.4% of all crimes, yet still stood at 0.8 per 1,000 — 69% below the UK average. Other theft followed at 17.1%, matching the national rate, while anti-social behaviour represented 11.4% of incidents, 74% below the UK figure. This built-up area within Folkestone and Hythe shows a seasonal pattern consistent with the start of the academic year: the decline in violent crime may align with the return of students and staff to educational institutions, potentially reducing transient populations that often contribute to such incidents. Conversely, the sharp rise in public order offences could be linked to the transition from summer to autumn, as nights draw in and local events shift. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) suggests that the area's retail and transportation infrastructure may be well-managed. The absence of major spikes in property crimes — which accounted for 37% of total incidents — further reinforces Hythe's position as a relatively safe environment. However, the 186% increase in possession of weapons above the UK average raises questions about local enforcement patterns or unreported activities. These data points collectively illustrate a community with low baseline crime but specific areas requiring targeted attention.

September 2025 saw sharp increases in public order offences, which jumped 200% from one to three incidents, and possession of weapons, which doubled from one to two. These rises contrast with significant declines elsewhere: anti-social behaviour dropped 66.7% to four incidents, and violence and sexual offences fell by 42.1% to 11 cases. The category of 'other theft' remained stable at 17.1% of total crimes, aligning precisely with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Meanwhile, possession of weapons stood at 0.2 per 1,000 — 186% above the UK average of 0.1 — marking the most pronounced deviation from national trends. This anomaly may reflect local factors such as seasonal gatherings or changes in enforcement priorities. For residents, the low overall crime rate and targeted spikes in specific categories suggest a landscape where most daily activities carry minimal risk.

Hythe's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a 23.9% decrease from the previous month's 3.4 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with crime levels 64.9% below the national average. Daily crime activity averaged just one incident per day across the 30-day period, reflecting a low baseline of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 383 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively sparse nature of incidents in this built-up area. With a population of 13,407, the local context suggests that crime is not a daily concern for most residents, though specific spikes in certain categories require closer attention. The drop from August to September aligns with seasonal patterns, as the transition from summer to autumn often sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer transient populations in the area.